The Birth of Hyderabad

Sultan Quli was murdered by his son Jamsheed but his youngest son Ibrahim managed to escape and take refuge in the neighbouring Vijayanagar Empire under Rama Raya. Seven years in exile, Ibrahim returned to Golconda after Jamsheed’s death. By then, Ibrahim had married a Vijayanagar princess Bhageerathi and to them was born the builder of Hyderabad, Mohammed Quli Qutb Shah.

The city was named Bhagnagar, after Bhagmati. Subsequently it came to be called Hyderabad, today’s vibrant metropolis that has been transformed into a fitting tribute to the builder of the city.

Hyderabad today hosts some of the best buildings, both heritage and modern. Structures put up centuries ago are still preserved as monuments. Parks or gardens have been revived and the numbers of water bodies in and around the city rejuvenated to re- create the splendour of a thriving modern city that retains its old heritage with a sense of pride and belonging.

Malls and shopping complexes in multistoried structures abound but the old ambience remains. A special charm in very much there. Amidst this entire romantic environment, industries have come up. Some of the multinational companies have set up branches here, a number of State and Indian Government units including prestigious research and development as well as defence establishments have made Hyderabad their home. Their staff, drawn from all parts of the country, feels at home in the new environment and culture.

Andhra Pradesh is now no more just Andhra or Telugu. Though the culture exists, it is now a global destination with little distinction between the visitor and the resident.